Klondyke Group announces CEO transition as David Yardley retires
Klondyke Group Ltd today announces that David Yardley, Chief Executive Officer, will retire from his role at the end of March 2026, concluding a remarkable 44-year career with the company. David Abbott will succeed David Yardley as Chief Executive Officer from April 2026...
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Level Up Your Menu: Free From Cookery Masterclass with expert Master chefs!
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Elevate your Garden Centre Catering with the two-day FreeFrom Masterclass from Food Allergy Aware, designed to help your kitchen team master allergen-safe, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan dishes that delight every customer...
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Garden centre market shows strong buyer demand
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has launched its annual Business Outlook report, which highlights a surge in transactional activity in the garden centre sector in 2025. Tom Glanvill, Director – Garden Centres, commented, “2025 was a record year for garden centre transactions at Christie & Co..."
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Charles Bentley announces major site consolidation to strengthen sustainability and operational efficiency
British heritage brand, Charles Bentley, has announced a significant consolidation of its operational sites as part of an ongoing strategy to enhance sustainability, improve inter-departmental collaboration, and streamline day-to-day working practices...
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Your support could make GCA Sunday Funday epic!
The countdown is officially on for the legendary GCA Sunday Funday! Taking place on Sunday 26th January, just ahead of the GCA Conference, this much-loved event promises even more excitement, friendly rivalry and laughter, all in support of Greenfingers Charity....
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RHS reports surge in houseplant sales in 2025
The Royal Horticultural Society reports a 15% increase in houseplant sales over the last year, outperforming bedding plants and herbs.
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Matthew Mein appointed Event Director of both Glee and Autumn Fair
Matthew Mein has been appointed Event Director of both Glee and Autumn Fair, ensuring each event continues to deliver clearly defined value for its core audiences while benefiting from closer strategic coordination...
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Great opportunity to give your career a kick start
Don’t delay – it’s time to get your application in for a Colegrave Seabrook Foundation Scholarship as the season is only open until 31st January...
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Grass Gains secures £300k funding to accelerate growth
Grass Gains, the fast-growing UK lawn care and plant nutrition brand, has more than doubled its business during 2025 significantly exceeding expectations and is now poised for substantial further growth after raising £300,000 from private investors...
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HTA launches Spring content for ‘Your Garden Year’
The Horticultural Trades Association has launched the Spring phase of its ‘Your Garden Year’ campaign, a simple yet ambitious industry-wide framework designed to help gardeners feel confident, informed and inspired every week of the year...
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Dobbies partners with Waves to offer car wash service
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced a new partnership with Waves, the country’s largest hand car wash and valeting provider. Five premium car wash facilities are now open at Dobbies stores: Woodcote Green, Ashford, Peterborough, Ponteland and Brighton...
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Blue Diamond have just published their Trading Statement for the Year Ended 31 December 2025. Total sales for the year grew by just under 19%. Like for like sales for the full year were up 6.1% (8.4% in the first half and 4.2% in the second half) with Garden Centres at 6.3% and Restaurants at 5.8%...
